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A great trilogy

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  • 14-03-2003 10:29am
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    Registered Users Posts: 3,779 ✭✭✭


    I have just finished reading 'the reality dysfunction' trilogy

    Fantastic books they where - I recomend anyone who likes sci-fi to read them :)

    If anyone who has read them and knows of any smilar books, please reply and tell me.

    Thankyou in advance :x


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 135 ✭✭Carpo


    Yeah I found that series to be very entertaining even though I couldnt take it at all seriously (it was a bit silly in fairness)

    Almost like a hollywood blockbuster for the bookworld.

    If you liked them you might try the Hyperion/Endymion series by Dan Simmons (the second book Fall of Hperion is one of my all time fav's)


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,779 ✭✭✭Ping Chow Chi


    I quiet liked the fact the science in it wasnt as full on as some can be :)

    funny that you should mention hyperion, as a work mate is going to lend me that book


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 135 ✭✭Carpo


    The first book 'Hyperion' is a bit strange as its almost a collection of short-stories rather than a novel (still good tho...dont let that put you off). But you need to read it for 'Fall of Hyperion' to make sense and as I say....class book :)


  • Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,710 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manach


    I really enjoyed this trilogy. One criticism is that Hamilton tried to wrap up the 3rd book too neatly, leaving a contrived ending.
    I read his latest pb "Fallen Dragon". Very interesting ideas within but I don't think he maintains the same level of interest as the Reality Dysfunction.


  • Registered Users Posts: 459 ✭✭Sesudra


    the Dune series is pretty good "hard" sci-fi,as is anything by Iain M.Banks."Consider Plebias" is one of my fav books


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,722 ✭✭✭Thorbar


    I loved the Nightdawn series although I felt the ending left the rest of the books down a small bit. Still well worth reading.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,560 ✭✭✭Woden


    "the Dune series is pretty good "hard" sci-fi,as is anything by Iain M.Banks."Consider Plebias" is one of my fav books"

    i'm currently reading all of Iain M. Banks stuff just started Feersum Endjinn today, have to say i thought that "The player of Games" was the best one he wrote so far. Found it the most enjoyable. Have to say though i find his books difficult to read due to his writing style and stuff. I've spoke to other people about this and know i'm not alone (and hopefully not thick :) ).


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